Baretta Violet Bentley was born on July 10, 1938, in Westmorland, Jamacia. Baretta would attend schools in Jamacia, later becoming a Certified Nursing Aid. Her lifelong career would extend for over 60 years. Ms. Bentley was a devout Christian who had a great love for God. She worked in a Jewish home for 35 years, and another 25 years working in Dunnsren Nursing in Cresskill, New Jersey. When Mrs. Bently wasn’t taking care of patients, she would often spend time traveling, working in her garden, or just spending time with family. Ms. Bentley is survived by two daughters, Doreen Johnson and Lauraine Fleming, two sons, Junior Akins, and Easton Mclauglin, grandchildren, Tamieka Brown, Renieka Johnson, Jacqueline Dillard, Coretta, Jasmine, Belinda, Simone, Kendrick Johnson, Michael and Kevin, sons-in-law, Randy Johnson, and Derrien Davidson, special friend, Pamela Ocasio.

Celebration of Life 12 p.m., Friday, January 31, at 605 Wilson Rd, Hastings. Viewing will begin one hour prior to service. Entombment will be held at Craig Memorial Gardens in St. Augustine